Ormuri Poets Enhance Their Skills in Creative Documentation
FLI organized a three‑day workshop for Ormuri poets in Dera Ismail Khan from May 18 to 20, enabling them to create content and write in their own language. Ormuri, spoken in Kaniguram, South Waziristan, by around 6,000 people, has been part of FLI’s language development work for many years.
Building on earlier literacy and community engagement initiatives, FLI has now expanded its one‑year Poetry Promotion Project to Ormuri to strengthen Ormuri poets’ digital capacity for creative documentation.
The first activity under this project introduced poets to a wide range of skills:
- Language & Technology – exploring linguistic work with digital tools
- Creative Documentation Basics – techniques for preserving cultural content
- Social Media Creation & Use – practical guidance for online presence
- Video Editing – hands‑on training with accessible tools
- Applied Practice – direct engagement with editing software and platforms
A total of seven Ormuri poets participated in this workshop, which combined linguistic standardization with practical training in modern technology. The program was designed to enhance their creative development and digital skills, ensuring that Ormuri poetry continues to thrive in both traditional and digital spaces.
Since many Ormuri speakers live outside their native region, further interventions will be needed to engage more poets from the community. FLI has planned to involve the maximum number of oral artists, with additional activities scheduled in the coming days.